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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.89, 204.13 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.89, 204.13 and 118.58 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.89 : 204.13 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.89/204.13 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.89x = 204.13 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.89x = 24,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205.95/147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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